1509 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1509 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	1.58 acres (68,825 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$65,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,228 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-0101-0024-00-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-0101-0024-00-9`
Alternative APN	`11-14-0101-0024-00-9`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,072 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,072 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	68,825 sqft (1.58 acres)
Lot Dimensions	231 ft deep x 297 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1509 BELL RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4386
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B
Legal Description	THE E 297'OF W 396'OF S 231.75'OF THE SE1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 1 T8S R17W
Legal Range	17W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	01
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	21000

Owner

1509 Bell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1509 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4386
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 13, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 13, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3151 / 1226
Last Transfer Date	Dec 7, 2016
Transfer Doc	03157/1445
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 Bell Rd was $1,228 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.4% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Niles Township
Unified School District	Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$87,600 (+8.82%)	$175,200 (+8.82%)
2025	$1,228.00 (+8.38%) Homeowner's exemption	$80,500	$161,000
2024	$1,133.00
2023		$49,100	$98,200
2022	$2,064.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1509 Bell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1509 Bell Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, Surf Internet, Verizon.